Seahawks Add To Their Backfield Amid RB Injuries, Reportedly Signing Joe Mixon

The Seattle Seahawks are offically signing RB Joe Mixon to their practice squad.

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:23 PM

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The Seattle Seahawks have reversed course and will not sign free agent running back Joe Mixon.
Mixon underwent a physical with Seattle, but the team decided against completing the deal.
The 30-year-old running back missed the entire 2025 season due to a foot injury.

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The Seattle Seahawks have reversed course on signing free agent running back Joe Mixon following a physical with the team. Mixon, who missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury, will remain an unsigned free agent. Head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider are reportedly opting to stick with their current internal options at the position.

Seattle's backfield currently relies on a committee featuring Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani after rookie Jadarian Price joined Zach Charbonnet on injured reserve. The Seahawks' offense is averaging 110.3 rushing yards per game this season, ranking 13th in the league despite ongoing injuries across the roster.

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Seahawks Add To Their Backfield Amid RB Injuries, Reportedly Signing Joe Mixon

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